I don't know which spelling is older, but I prefer the completeness of
Maude.
Matilda has become kind of trendy and hipster-y. It's still a good name of course but I really like the strength and distinctness of
Maude. I enjoy it in particular because
Harold and Maude is one of my favorite movies.
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"We are all horrible and wonderful and figuring it out." - Harris Wittels